Our Associates

Brian Adams

Brian Adams is a Registered Representative with Carter, Terry & Company. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and began his career in financial services in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997. Brian joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2001 and holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 31, 63, 65. In addition, he holds both a Life and Health Insurance license.

Reza Bahadori

Reza Bahadori is a Senior Vice-President of Investments and joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2017. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 24, 62 and 63.

Bill Baker

Bill Baker is a Registered Representative who joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2017. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 24, 63 and 65.

Adam Cabibi

Adam Cabibi serves as Managing Director at Carter Terry. He brings 34 years of experience to the oversight of all structured financing activities and Portfolio Construction. From 2005 to 2010, he was also the general partner of a proprietary hedge fund called Icon Capital Partners LP, which was a micro-cap fund with a concentration in Private Equity transactions. Adam has collectively banked or participated as a principal in over 300 Private transactions and raised more than $1 Billion in debt and equity. Mr. Cabibi spent seven years with Deutsche Bank where he focused on servicing and advising middle market institutional funds, corporations, family offices and Defined Benefit plans. He has had significant success in larger structured derivative transactions and is co-responsible for the introduction and launching of Deutsche Bank’s Private Placement Insurance program. During his ten-year career at Bear Stearns he focused on concentrated equity positions as a risk management for high net worth asset allocation. Mr. Cabibi was an Electrical Engineer from the Georgia Institute of Technology and graduated with Cum Laude honors and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University. Adam joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2012 and currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 63 and 65.

Belfield H. Carter, III.

Belfield H. Carter III joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2005 and is a Registered Representative. Belfield is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of the University of Georgia. While attending UGA he earned both a Bachelor and Masters Degree with concentrations in Finance and Investments. He has eight years of experience in the financial services industry and currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 6, 7 and 63.

David Frommer

David Frommer joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2012 and brings 34 years of structured and institutional financing experience to the firm. He spent 4 years structuring and placing PIPE transactions at Hartsfield Capital Securities. Prior to Hartsfield Capital, he spent 4 years at Global Capital Advisors serving various functions in their private placement group. In 1993, he was Vice President at Josenthal Lyon and Ross, a NYSE member firm and worked with high net worth individuals. From 1989-1993 he was an account executive with Bear Stearns, servicing high net worth clients in equities and asset management. He began his career in 1987 at Thompson Mckinnon Securities as an account executive. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

Jeff Colbath

Jeff is a Senior Vice President who has over 43 years of industry experience. According to Jeff, “Wealth management planning can often seem complex. My goal is to eliminate the ‘Wall Street jargon’ and serve as a sounding board for clients, to identify their immediate needs and long-term goals. Then I am able to educate my clients on the appropriate products and strategies for now and in the future. Even the most complex plans are based on a few basic principles and can be built one block at a time.” Jeff is an active member of his community, church and volunteers for the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association and Business Executives for National Security. Jeff and his wife, Mary Katherine, have two children and five grandchildren. He spends his free time with his grandchildren, golfing, hunting, fishing, traveling and participating in autocross. He is also a member of Les Marmitons Atlanta, an organization for men who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. Jeff holds FINRA Registrations for Series 5, 7, 63 and 65.

Gary Diffley

Gary Diffley is a Senior Vice President and the National Sales Director for Carter Terry & Co. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he began his career in 1983 and has held investment advisor and senior management positions with Carter Terry and Morgan Stanley. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 3, 7, 8, 63 and 65.

Paul Dranove

Paul Dranove joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2004 and is a Senior Vice President. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 3, 7 and 63.

Keith Gil

Keith Gil is a Registered Representative and joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2015. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

Jeff Haspel

Jeff Haspel is originally from New Orleans and graduated from The University of Oregon in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has been with Carter, Terry & Co. since 2017 and holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7,63 and 65.

Eric Jones

Eric Jones is a Vice President of Investments at Carter, Terry & Co. He graduated from the University of Georgia- B.A. Pre-Law, Political Science. He began his career in 1981 in Atlanta with Dean Whitter/Morgan Stanley and was with them for 24 years and was with Ameriprise for 9 years. He joined Carter, Terry & Co. in February of 2014 and holds FINRA Registrations for Series 3, 7, 8, 31, 63, 65, and 66.

Craig Leff

Craig Leff is a Registered Representative with Carter, Terry & Co. He is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Georgia State University. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 & 63.

Sandy Leff

Sandy Leff joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2016 and is a Senior Vice-President. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 3, 7, 63 and 65.

Tanya L. Magnon

Tanya L Magnon, Vice-President of Investments, started her career as a Limited Partnership Trader with Chicago Partnership Board, Inc. in 1994. She graduated St. Joseph’s College, Renssalaer, IN, with a double-major in Marketing and Finance in May,1993. She has 24 years experience in the financial services industry and currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 63, 66 and Life, Health, and Annuity licenses. Prior to joining Carter, Terry & Co. in 2009, she worked for A.G. Edwards, Prudential, and Oppenheimer.

Wayne Malone

Wayne Malone joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2003 and is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance and the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School. He served as a National Bank Examiner with the U.S. Treasury Department for four years and President/CEO of a commercial bank for twelve years. Wayne is a licensed investment banker and specializes in private investments for “Accredited Investors”. He currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

William Martin

William Martin is a Registered Representative and joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2004. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

George Moore

George Moore joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2014 and is a Vice-President of Investments. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 1 and 63.

Chesley Morton

Chesley Morton joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2013 and is a General Securities Principal and Registered Options Principal. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 4, 7, 24, 63 and 65.

Barry Pearl

Berry Pearl joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2004 and is a Vice-President of Investments. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 55 and 63.

JoAnn Penovi, CFP®

JoAnn Penovi has over 19 years experience in the Financial Industry. After receiving her Accounting degree from Auburn University, she went on to become an accountant for a Fortune 500 company, an Internal Auditor, and a Financial Analyst. In 2007, after seven years as a Financial Advisor, JoAnn attained the prestigious designation of Certified Financial Planner™.
JoAnn works with individuals and small- to mid-size businesses for retirement planning, investing, cash management, and liability management, to name a few. Using a holistic approach, JoAnn helps guide her clients to financial goals, while monitoring and minimizing risk.
JoAnn is active in the Atlanta community. She currently serves as President of Georgia Executive Women’s Network and is past chair of the Women’s Legacy of Dekalb for United Way of Metro Atlanta. She also serves in leadership positions at Collins Memorial United Methodist Church. JoAnn joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2009 and currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

Len Perkins

Len Perkins is a Financial Registered Representative with Carter, Terry & Co. After graduating the University of Georgia in 1966, he worked for Merrill Lynch, Prudential, and Wachovia. He started working for Carter, Terry & Co. in December 2002. He currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 8, 65 along with Life Insurance and Variable Products licenses.

Amer Rathore

Amer Rathore joined Carter, Terry & Co. and is a Senior Vice President of Investments. He is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Textual Studies. Since 1996, Mr. Rathore has served in the investment business providing investment advice and financial services to ultra-high net worth families, individuals, entrepreneurs, foundations and endowments. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63.

Matthew J. Smith

Matthew J. Smith, a FINRA Registered Principal, is a financial advisor for Carter, Terry & Co. A New Hampshire native, Matthew is a Brown University honors graduate with a double major in Health and Society and Organizational Behavior and Management. His career includes advising for Raymond James Financial and playing professional basketball. He currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 24, 63, and 66, as well as Life, Accident and Health Insurance licenses.

Don Spivey

Don Spivey is a Vice President of Investments with Carter, Terry & Co. in Camden, South Carolina. Don graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been a financial advisor for over 30 years. Don holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 63 along with Life, Health Insurance and Annuity licenses.

Paul Thieleke

Paul Thieleke is a Vice-President of Corporate Finance/Investments and joined Carter, Terry & Co. in 2013. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 8 and 63.

Emily VanWingerden

Emily VanWingerden joined Carter, Terry & Co. in May 2011 and currently serves as the Operations Manager. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a Master of Business Administration. She holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 24 and 66.

Trava L. Williams

Trava L. Williams is a Senior Vice President and Manager of the Birmingham office of Carter Terry & Co. Mr. Williams is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance. He has been in the financial services business since 1994 and has been with Carter Terry & Co. since 2004. He currently holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7, 24, 28, 53 and 63. In addition, he holds Life, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance licenses.

Mike Wright

Mike Wright, Vice President of Investments, graduated from West Georgia College. He has been in the investment business since 1982 and worked for Raymond James Associates for 8 years before joining Carter, Terry & Co. in April 2002. He holds FINRA Registrations for Series 7 and 65.

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3060 Peachtree Rd, NW Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-364-2070404-364-2070   •   FAX: 404-364-2079